The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly joined the pursuit of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, entering a competitive field that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, according to a report from The Sporting News.
Skubal, a left-handed starter who has emerged as one of the American League's top pitchers, is the subject of widespread trade speculation this offseason. The 27-year-old posted a 2.58 ERA over 159 innings in 2024, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing fifth in AL Cy Young voting.
The addition of Toronto to the mix intensifies what was already expected to be a high-stakes negotiation for the Tigers, who control Skubal through the 2027 season. Both the Dodgers and Mets have been linked to the pitcher for weeks as they seek to bolster their rotations for 2025 and beyond.
Neither the Blue Jays nor the Tigers have publicly commented on the report.
